Substitute Teaching Assistant

Syracuse City School District • Syracuse, NY

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About The Position

Substitute Teaching Assistants support instruction and other student needs in assigned classrooms when regular Teaching Assistants are absent. They provide services to students under the general supervision of a teacher and accept day-to-day assignments across Syracuse City School District’s 34 schools and 4 programs. The district serves more than 19,000 Pre-K–12 students.

The role involves reporting to the school office at the beginning and end of the school day to collect and return materials, supporting classroom instruction, and assisting students with learning and other needs. In Special Education classrooms, duties may include helping with toileting, feeding, lifting, and pushing students in assistive devices. Compensation is $16.00 per hour. SCSD benefits qualification is available after three months for employees who work every day in the same position. Candidates are responsible for a $104.50 fingerprint-based background check.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Interest in serving Syracuse City schools and students.
• Ability to accept daily assignments in various SCSD schools and programs.
• Pass a fingerprint-based background check; the $104.50 cost is the candidate’s responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Report to the school office at the beginning of the school day to pick up required materials and class schedules, and return materials at the end of the day.
• Support instruction as prescribed in the classroom teacher’s lessons.
• Work with individual students and groups on instructional projects.
• Assist students in using available resources and help develop instructional materials.
• Use personal skills and abilities to assist with programming in languages, arts, crafts, music, and similar subjects.
• Assist students with specific health-related activities as appropriate.
• Help the teacher maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Follow all school and classroom procedures.
• In Special Education classrooms, assist with toileting, feeding, lifting students, and pushing students in assistive devices as needed.
• Perform other related duties as directed by the Principal or Vice Principal.

Benefits

• Qualification for SCSD benefits after three months, if working every day in the same position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED